Nigerian boxing prospects Yusuf Adisa Adeniji and Idris Timilehin are set to take center stage at the inaugural WBC Boxing Grand Prix, which runs from April 17 to 20 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sports247 reports.
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Featherweight contender Yusuf Adisa Adeniji (14-0-0, 10 KOs) will kick off the action on April 17 with a highly anticipated six-round bout against Mexico’s Carlos Arteaga Orona (14-0-1, 13 KOs).
Both fighters enter the ring with undefeated records, setting the stage for an explosive showdown.
Also featured on the card is fellow Nigerian talent Idris Timilehin (7-0), who will take on another unbeaten Mexican, Héctor Munguía (13-0-1), in a bout that promises fireworks and a test of skill, resilience, and national pride.
The WBC Grand Prix is a newly launched international boxing series by the World Boxing Council (WBC), aimed at promoting global talent and fostering elite-level competition between emerging stars from different regions.
The event brings together top prospects from Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Europe in a knockout-style tournament format.
Fighters will compete in various weight divisions over multiple days, with winners advancing in the series and gaining increased international recognition and potential title contention.
Taking place in Saudi Arabia, a rising hub for global boxing events the Grand Prix highlights the WBC’s commitment to expanding the sport’s reach and creating new pathways for rising talents, particularly from underrepresented regions.
For Nigerian fighters like Adeniji and Timilehin, this tournament offers a prime opportunity to showcase their skills on a world stage and take a major step toward championship contention.
